The Irish Heritage Trust and Poetry Ireland celebrated the commencement of conservation works at No. 11 Parnell Square East, Dublin. This significant conservation-led project marks the beginning of a new chapter for the iconic Georgian building, which will become an inclusive cultural centre dedicated to celebrating and sharing Irish poetry, heritage and culture with the public. Expected to complete […]
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, officially opened 49 new homes at Columba Park, Watson Road, Killiney. The new homes consist of a mix of houses, apartments, duplexes and accessible units now all allocated to persons on dlr’s social housing list. Built to high environmental standards, the homes provide comfortable accommodation with low running costs, achieving an […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the establishment of a framework panel consisting of 15 of Ireland’s largest and most experienced homebuilders to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes. The framework provides a range of delivery partnership options, including forward funding mechanisms, which will ease financing issues by allowing phased payments to housebuilders for affordable […]
Solid, reliable and experienced, Rhino Roofing & Cladding is a leading roofing and cladding installation specialist based in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry which continues to go from strength to strength. Established in September 2017 by directors Paudie Collins and Pat Ahern, the company has grown to employ 35 people directly, a further 60-70 on a subcontract basis, and has an annual […]
The Construction Industry Federation welcomes the Build 2024 report, published yesterday by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, and calls for the continued commitment for timely roll out of infrastructural projects to meet demands of a growing population. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the construction sector in 2023, with a […]
McConway Construction is a leading construction firm out west which specialises in contracting and development work for its clients. Building Ireland spoke with the company’s founder Gene McConway recently to hear all about the projects that it’s currently working on and the others which are on the horizon. Business is good these days at McConway […]
One of Ireland’s leading Builders Merchants Groups has made strategic appointments at the top of the business to further enable expansion across the island and drive growth. Murdock Builders Merchants (“MBM”) – owned by the Murdock family from Burren – successfully acquired Merchant brand, Brooks Timber & Building Supplies (“Brooks”) in August 2021and has since […]
WBC Plumbing Supplies is a leading independent distributor of plumbing, bathroom and renewable heating products from well-known manufacturers. Based in Drogheda, Co. Louth, the family-business is the plumbing supplier of choice in the North-East region. WBC Plumbing Supplies’ commitment to excellence was recognised at the 2023 Heating & Plumbing Awards when it was named Best Small Independent […]
Chadwicks is here to help with finding a practical Father’s Day present this year. Chadwicks has announced a series of fantastic offers* on a range of great gift ideas as part of its summer sale, from now until August 10th. From summer safety gear and compact radios to tool options galore, Chadwicks has something for any […]
Over the past eight years and counting, Brian Hughes Construction Ltd. has earned a stellar reputation as a builder of choice, having delivered a fantastic portfolio of outstanding projects across counties Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin. Building Ireland interrupted the eponymous founder / proprietor’s busy schedule to find out more about this progressive, in-demand contracting company. […]
